Lean Facilitator

Carfair; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k eligibility

Career development opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

NFI Group in Minnesota seeks a Lean Continuous Improvement Facilitator to lead and support initiatives across manufacturing locations. You will drive lean improvements, coordinate kaizen events, and deliver training to sustain gains through robust auditing and standardization processes.

You will collaborate with multiple facilities, promote a cell-based manufacturing approach, and mentor teams in problem-solving and best practices. Prior experience and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and supports continuous improvement using lean concepts and tools.
• Facilitates kaizen events and prepares/executes improvement plans.
• Coordinates lean training and tracks results for sustainment.
• Supports 5S and Visual Factory audits to ensure standardization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events.
• Prepare and present report-outs at kaizen conclusions.
• Develop and conduct lean training programs.
• Ensure audits for 5S and Visual Factory are maintained.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements.
• Promote a cell-based manufacturing environment.
• Engage frontline teams in problem-solving and idea generation.

Skills

Lean concepts

Kaizen facilitation

Training & coaching

Continuous improvement

Waste reduction

Tools

5S

Visual Factory

Value Stream Mapping

TPM

Standardized Work

Cycle Time Reduction

Setup Time Reduction

Job description

Responsible for leading and supporting continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools. Activities include identifying opportunities for improvement, facilitating kaizen events, coordinating and providing lean training, tracking results and following up to ensure improvements have been sustained.

Salary- $78,000.00 Non Exempt

Responsible for leading and supporting continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools. Activities include identifying opportunities for improvement, facilitating kaizen events, coordinating and providing lean training, tracking results and following up to ensure improvements have been sustained.

Salary- $78,000.00 Non Exempt

1. Lead and facilitate lean kaizen events.
2. Prepare and present report-outs at the conclusion of kaizen events.
3. Develop and conduct lean training programs.
4. Ensure audit processes are in place to sustain 5S and Visual Factory performance.
5. Work closely with other lean facilitators to ensure standardization of lean initiatives and practices is attained and best practices are implemented in all locations.
6. Work with all related process stakeholders in all manufacturing facilities to identify areas for improvement.
7. Provide input into setting lean goals and direction.
8. Educate personnel on recommended lean approaches and explain the expected improvements.
9. Develop and implement appropriate problem-solving methodology and practices.
10. Promote and encourage a manufacturing cell-based environment.
11. Participate in manufacturing association activities to learn and benchmark best practices from other companies
12. Maintain a respectful, professional work environment with a focus on making Fabco a great place to work.

Maintain leading-edge knowledge of lean processes and tools, including 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Graphs, Standardized Work, Cycle Time Reduction and Set-up Time Reduction.

1. 13 Responsible to ensure all controls (ICFR Internal Controls) identified under their area of responsibility are designed and operating as outlined in the internal controls over financial reporting.
2. Ensure policies and processes are established and adhered to ensure goals and objectives for all regulatory and legal requirements are met including organizational quality, environmental, health & safety programs.
3. Other duties as assigned, including special projects, promote continuous improvement culture by engaging frontline teams in problem-solving and idea generation.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.
• 401k eligibility
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable. NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.